QUESTION: Regarding the sporting tournaments that require a fee in order to participate, with prize money up for grabs for the winning team, is this money considered Halaal? ANSWER: Firstly, it is not permissible for Muslims to participate in Kuffaar sports. This is a...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to take pictures of animate objects and store them as a memory keepsake? Also, are we allowed to watch animated programs such as cartoons? ANSWER: All forms of picture-making are Haraam; whether the picture was taken by means of a digital...
QUESTION: I am currently experiencing a great difficulty within myself. I am involved in sin and although I feel a lot of regret, I fear that I will not resist committing the sin again, which leads me to not make Taubah. From a young age I have tried to deter myself...
QUESTION: My sister is interested in forensic psychology. She has been advised against this career path, considering that she will be working with criminals, she is a female, and there exists a danger to her Deen. Please advise. ANSWER: From the outset, it should be...
QUESTION: Is it Jaa'iz to take out Nadhar? If so, what is the correct procedure that one should follow? ANSWER: From the onset, it should be borne in mind that Nadhar (evil eye) is a reality. Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is reported to have said: العين تدخل...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to pursue a career in Data Analytics as a Data Analyst or a Business Analyst? ANSWER: If the profession cited in the query revolves around making speculations and predictions regarding the future and engaging in interest-based transactions,...
QUESTION: Is it impermissible for one to whistle? ANSWER: Yes, it is impermissible. Furthermore, it is described as the ways of the Kuffaar in the Quraan Majeed: وَمَا كَانَ صَلَاتُهُمْ عِنْدَ الْبَيْتِ إِلَّا مُكَاءً وَتَصْدِيَةً فَذُوقُوا الْعَذَابَ بِمَا كُنْتُمْ...
QUESTION: Are hair dyes which contain plant-based keratin permissible to apply? ANSWER: Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins. Keratin is the protein that protects epithelial cells from damage or stress. Keratin is extremely insoluble in water and...